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Romeo and Juliet is a stage tragedy written between 1593 and 1596. The play centers on a teenage boy and girl who fall in love and marry against the wishes of their parents. The drama probably debuted on the stage in 1596 or 1597. Over the centuries, it has become an audience favorite. The film and television industries have produced more than a dozen renditions of the play, including animated productions. Many books and other plays also loosely follow the plot of Romeo and Juliet.